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AIA Australia Announces Strategic Leadership Overhaul to Boost Group Insurance

New Appointments Aim to Strengthen Superannuation Partnerships and Member Outcomes

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AIA Australia, a leading life, health, and wellbeing insurer, has announced a series of key appointments and structural changes as part of a strategic investment in its group insurance capabilities.
This initiative reflects the insurer's long-term commitment to the superannuation industry and aims to enhance member outcomes through innovative and tailored solutions.

Chris Healey has been appointed as Chief Group Insurance Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience across strategic, commercial, and operational leadership roles. Healey's previous positions at TAL, Swiss Re, and the Australian Taxation Office equip him with a comprehensive understanding of the insurance landscape.

To support this new chapter, AIA Australia has reshaped its group insurance structure, creating several new roles and teams aligned to growth, product and service excellence, and strong partner and member delivery. Sujan Yamunarajan has been appointed Executive General Manager of Growth, leading a newly established division that integrates business development, product, pricing, and tender propositions to deliver tailored solutions for superannuation fund partnerships.

Emily Bridger assumes the role of General Manager, Products and Propositions, focusing on enhancing AIA's group insurance product and service offerings to meet fund and member needs. Additionally, Peter Kelly joins AIA Australia from TAL as Head of Tender Propositions - Growth, bringing over 20 years of experience in group insurance, digital experience, marketing strategy, and customer-focused growth.

CEO of AIA Australia, Damien Mu, stated that these changes strengthen the company's ability to deliver product excellence and strong member outcomes, enabling support for more Australians to live healthier, longer, and better lives. He emphasised the importance of partnerships with superannuation funds in safeguarding the futures of Australians.

For business owners, HR managers, CFOs, and company directors, these strategic leadership changes at AIA Australia highlight the insurer's dedication to enhancing group insurance offerings. This development underscores the importance of selecting insurance partners committed to innovation and excellence, ensuring comprehensive coverage and support for employees.

Published:Monday, 11th May 2026
Author: Paige Estritori

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